As revealed by the NHTSA, Volvo will correct a braking bug in its 2023 model line with an over-the-air software update.
On certain new Volvo vehicles, a brake control module error can shut down the anti-lock braking system, stability and traction control systems.
Volvo assured NHTSA and owners that in the event of a shutdown, the hydraulic brakes will continue to work to stop the vehicle, even if the assist systems don’t.
The driver may notice a hard or stiff brake pedal, and any driver-assist technology that involves braking may be turned off, such as adaptive cruise control or one-pedal driving in electric cars.
If the problem occurs, the malfunction lights will illuminate in the cluster and an error message may appear.
Volvo reported 71 known incident cases in the US, although no known injuries or accidents related to the problem have been reported.
The recall covers 27,457 vehicles across Volvo’s entire 2023 lineup, including the S60 sedan, V60 wagon, V90 wagon, XC40 small crossover, XC60 compact crossover, XC90 three-row crossover and C40 hatchback.
Volvo recommends that owners book an appointment with a dealer as soon as possible to install the software update.
This isn’t the first or last time a software update has fixed a problem with a new car. Automakers from Volkswagen to Polestar have also added features with software updates.
